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👉Don't miss our hundred hours of bonus episodes, we release one new one every wednesday! We’re giving away 1 month of access to our bonus content (Deep Dives into IPOs, M&A Activity, private interviews, reactions and more!) and Discord—no credit card, no strings. Grab it here: svicpodcast.com/gift or subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SVICPodcast/join🔗 Follow SVIC:• Twitter: https://x.com/JWthib• Substack: https://svic.substack.com• Patreon: patreon.com/svic💼 Need help with a deal or career move?Contact Jordan at: https://intro.co/jordanthibodeau🛠 Sponsors:• Gamma – The AI slide deck builder Jordan actually uses → https://try.gamma.app/SVIC • Joe’s Coffee (UCC Black): https://amzn.to/44TU2ZP• Jordan’s Secret Weapon for Weight Loss: https://amzn.to/43OvVcT🎙 Hosted by Joe (Eng VP) & Jordan (M&A Deal Lead), former operators at Google, Apple, Slack, Facebook, and more.Subscribe for real talk on AI, tech, and business — no hype, just hommies talking tech and having fun.
Adam Thierer is a senior fellow for the R Street Institute’s Technology & Innovation team. He works to make the world safe for innovators and entrepreneurs by pushing for a policy vision that is rooted in the idea of “permissionless innovation.”We live stream every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.👉Don't miss our hundred hours of bonus episodes, we release one new one every wednesday! We’re giving away 1 month of access to our bonus content (Deep Dives into IPOs, M&A Activity, private interviews, reactions and more!) and Discord—no credit card, no strings. Grab it here: svicpodcast.com/gift or subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SVICPodcast/join🔗 Follow SVIC:• Twitter: https://x.com/JWthib• Substack: https://svic.substack.com• Patreon: patreon.com/svicWant to take your career to the next level? Check out our course svicpodcast.com/managingyourmanager💼 Need help with a deal or career move?Contact Jordan at: https://intro.co/jordanthibodeau🛠 Sponsors:• Gamma – The AI slide deck builder Jordan actually uses → https://try.gamma.app/SVIC • Joe’s Coffee (UCC Black): https://amzn.to/44TU2ZP• Jordan’s Secret Weapon for Weight Loss: https://amzn.to/43OvVcT🎙 Hosted by Joe (Eng VP) & Jordan (M&A Deal Lead), former operators at Google, Apple, Slack, Facebook, and more.Subscribe for real talk on AI, tech, and business — no hype, just hommies talking tech and having fun.00:00 AI Regulation Landscape01:15 The Evolution of AI Regulation08:20 Public Perception and Legislative Response to AI12:39 Federal vs. State Regulation of AI17:49 The Role of the Administration in AI Policy25:23 Liability and Human Oversight in AI
👉Don't miss our hundred hours of bonus episodes, we release one new one every wednesday! We’re giving away 1 month of access to our bonus content (Deep Dives into IPOs, M&A Activity, private interviews, reactions and more!) and Discord—no credit card, no strings. Grab it here: svicpodcast.com/gift or subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SVICPodcast/join🔗 Follow SVIC:• Twitter: https://x.com/JWthib• Substack: https://svic.substack.com• Patreon: patreon.com/svic💼 Need help with a deal or career move?Contact Jordan at: https://intro.co/jordanthibodeau🛠 Sponsors:• Gamma – The AI slide deck builder Jordan actually uses → https://try.gamma.app/SVIC • Joe’s Coffee (UCC Black): https://amzn.to/44TU2ZP• Jordan’s Secret Weapon for Weight Loss: https://amzn.to/43OvVcT🎙 Hosted by Joe (Eng VP) & Jordan (M&A Deal Lead), former operators at Google, Apple, Slack, Facebook, and more.Subscribe for real talk on AI, tech, and business — no hype, just hommies talking tech and having fun.00:00 Introduction to GPT-5 and AI Dynamics02:53 User Experience and Model Customization05:58 Monetization Strategies and User Engagement09:01 The Role of AI in Legal Services
A wild ride through AI drama, OpenAI’s strategy, insane tech compensation, chip wars with China, and the hilarious chaos of using AI agents—plus a bizarre North Korean remote work scam straight out of a cyber-thriller.
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In-depth discussion on GPT-5’s rollout, technical improvements, competitive landscape, and its broader impact on AI, coding, privacy, and industry trends.👉Don't miss our hundred hours of bonus episodes and our discord community, we release one new one every wednesday! We’re giving away 1 month of access to our bonus content (Deep Dives into IPOs, M&A Activity, private interviews, reactions and more!) and Discord—no credit card, no strings. Grab it here: svicpodcast.com/gift or subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@svicpodcast/join🔗 Follow SVIC:• Twitter: https://x.com/JWthib• Substack: https://svic.substack.com• Patreon: patreon.com/svic💼 Need help with a deal or career move?Contact Jordan at: https://intro.co/jordanthibodeau🛠 Sponsors:• Gamma – The AI slide deck builder Jordan actually uses → https://try.gamma.app/SVIC • Joe’s Coffee (UCC Black): https://amzn.to/44TU2ZP• Jordan’s Secret Weapon for Weight Loss: https://amzn.to/43OvVcT🎙 Hosted by Joe (Eng VP) & Jordan (M&A Deal Lead), former operators at Google, Apple, Slack, Facebook, and more.Subscribe for real talk on AI, tech, and business — no hype, just hommies talking tech and having fun.00:00 - Intro and framing today’s GPT-5 discussion00:45 - Why the launch presentation felt underwhelming to some02:25 - Comparing GPT-3 → GPT-4 vs GPT-4 → GPT-5 progress03:10 - Removal of model selection and quality-of-life improvements04:38 - Balancing simplicity for users vs control for experts06:48 - “Model does everything” philosophy and future UI changes08:15 - API parameters, thinking time, and scaffolding collapse11:14 - Revealing model thoughts and fixing language inconsistencies13:19 - Why language switching happens in thinking models16:26 - Targeted improvements in coding and health domains18:24 - Calls for personalization, memory, and real-time learning20:37 - AI adoption challenges inside corporations22:44 - Coding demos as “shots fired” at Lovable, Bolt, and similar tools25:24 - How scaffolding and integrations give coding tools an edge26:38 - OpenAI bundling strategy vs specialized competitors28:30 - ChatGPT as an OS-level productivity layer31:46 - Viewer story: GPT diagnosing health issues and privacy concerns33:06 - Sam Altman’s interview on health data in ChatGPT35:20 - Legal privilege parallels for AI confidentiality37:40 - Balancing risk of bad advice vs benefits for underserved users38:29 - AI offsetting skill gaps in design and engineering41:08 - HIPAA-compliant ChatGPT and privacy contradictions42:31 - Microsoft Copilot upgrades from GPT-544:19 - Cursor CEO at launch event and Anthropic competition45:16 - Zuckerberg’s AI hiring spree and Anthropic valuation surge47:00 - Talent departures from OpenAI to Meta before GPT-548:15 - Expectations for Ilya’s next move and model performance49:27 - How reasoning models and inference-time scaling fit in53:31 - RL training strategies using challenging questions55:35 - Code generation as a closed feedback loop56:21 - Nuclear safety and other high-value long-run reasoning use cases57:22 - AI, data centers, and regulatory alignment59:37 - Trump pressuring Intel CEO over China ties1:01:25 - Speculation on Intel, TSMC, and U.S. semiconductor strategy1:03:31 - GPT-5 rollout updates from Sam Altman1:04:40 - Closing remarks and next live stream schedule
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You're missing 50% of our content, head to patreon.com/svic and join!Join our 120 member private discord at patreon.com/svicLex Fridman's interview with Narendra Modi: AI, India’s tech landscape, and the global AI race, with insights on Modi’s interview, regulatory challenges, and the future of AI innovation.Videos mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDiWci5V_Dg&ab_channel=SVICPodcastSvicpodcast.com: For Questions, Book recs, Videos, Newsletters, etc.patreon.com/svicFollow us:Threads: www.threads.net/@svicpodcastTwitter: https://x.com/svicpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/svicpodcastTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svicpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/svicpodcastSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/svicpodcastShow hosts Joe (Eng VP) and Jordan (M&A Deal Lead) worked at various companies from Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Salesforce, Slack, Carta, Splunk, Wealthfront, Adobe, and more.#ai #openai 00:00 - Introduction and welcome00:51 - Discussing Lex Fridman’s interview with Modi02:16 - Board games, Warhammer, and virtual gaming03:13 - Shoutout to Patreon supporters and premium episodes04:31 - How did Lex Fridman land the Modi interview?06:42 - Breaking down Modi’s AI example and its implications07:52 - Why did Modi use a translator?08:56 - The EU's AI regulations and America's role in AI10:07 - India’s position in AI development and its global impact12:31 - India's rapid technological growth and challenges13:52 - The missing pieces in India's AI and tech stack15:27 - AI’s impact on Indian software engineers and outsourcing16:55 - China’s aggressive AI strategy and talent control18:30 - Playing Modi’s Paris AI Summit speech20:26 - AI efficiency, power consumption, and future optimization21:56 - Europe's energy crisis and its impact on AI development23:17 - China’s long-term AI strategy compared to the West24:19 - Modi’s leadership philosophy and organizational structure26:51 - Bureaucracy, information control, and leadership strategies29:57 - The challenge of navigating enterprise sales and bureaucracy31:33 - AI, automation, and the changing role of engineers32:51 - The decline of AI ethicists and public perception of AI33:39 - Will long-form podcast interviews become the norm for politicians?34:08 - Closing thoughts and upcoming content
We react to the All-In Podcast. In this conversation, the hosts discuss Elon Musk's data center, Grok 3, AI, Stable coins, the importance of constraints in fostering innovation, the pitfalls of overfunding startups, and the ongoing debate about the merits of going public versus remaining private. Don't miss today's bonus episode live stream on youtube for our paid members. Go to patreon.com/svic so you don't miss it!Svicpodcast.com: For Questions, Book recs, Videos, Newsletters, etc.patreon.com/svicFollow us:Threads: www.threads.net/@svicpodcastTwitter: https://x.com/svicpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/svicpodcastTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svicpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/svicpodcastSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/svicpodcastShow hosts Joe (Eng VP) and Jordan (M&A Deal Lead) worked at various companies from Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Salesforce, Slack, Carta, Splunk, Wealthfront, Adobe, and more.#ai #openai ChaptersChapters00:00 The Role of Constraints in Innovation06:13 The Dangers of Overfunding Startups12:21 The Debate on Going Public vs. Staying Private18:38 Elon Musk's Innovative Approach to AI24:28 The Power of Interconnected Companies30:38 The Impact of Stable Coins on Developing Economies33:22 The Future of Payment Systems38:35 The Impact of Economic Indicators39:43 The Challenges of Cryptocurrency45:10 Work from Home Dynamics53:27 Decision-Making in Organizations
We react to Dwarkesh Patel's interview with Satya Nadella about Microsoft's AGI plan & Quantum. Don't miss today's bonus episode live stream on youtube for our paid members. Go to patreon.com/svic so you don't miss it!Svicpodcast.com: For Questions, Book recs, Videos, Newsletters, etc.patreon.com/svicFollow us:Threads: www.threads.net/@svicpodcastTwitter: https://x.com/svicpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/svicpodcastTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svicpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/svicpodcastSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/svicpodcastShow hosts Joe (Eng VP) and Jordan (M&A Deal Lead) worked at various companies from Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Salesforce, Slack, Carta, Splunk, Wealthfront, Adobe, and more.#ai #openai Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Opening Remarks00:09 - Microsoft’s AI Revenue and Token Billing00:40 - Quantum Computing Hype vs. Reality01:10 - Welcome to the SVIC Podcast01:30 - Satya Nadella’s AI and Quantum Computing Discussion03:14 - The Impact of AI on Data Center Investments04:10 - Nvidia, GPUs, and the AI Chip Wars06:50 - Inference vs. Training: The Battle for AI Efficiency07:53 - Microsoft’s AI Revenue and the Rise of Cloud AI Services08:49 - Satya Nadella’s Strategic AI Bet on OpenAI10:08 - Comparing Satya’s OpenAI Bet to Zuckerberg’s WhatsApp Acquisition12:16 - Microsoft’s AI Business Model: A Multi-Billion Dollar Strategy13:29 - AI Agents and Future Business Models14:45 - Alive & Dead CEOs - Can You Speak At A Podcast w/o PR Help17:17 - The Rise of CEO Transparency in Media 19:21 - Microsoft’s Quantum Chip: A PR Move or Real Innovation?22:09 - The Gartner Hype Cycle and Tech Industry Trends25:30 - Why Big Companies Struggle to Innovate Like Startups27:55 - The Importance of Distributed Computing in AI30:42 - Quantum Computing and the Future of Encryption36:45 - The Commercial Viability of Quantum Computing39:21 - Why Venture Capital Struggles with Long-Term Science Bets43:39 - How Microsoft and Apple Capitalized on Xerox PARC’s Innovations46:08 - What If Steve Jobs Were Still Running Apple?47:10 - Microsoft’s AI Hardware Dilemma: GPUs vs. Custom Chips50:23 - Will AI Models Run in the Cloud or Locally?51:12 - Why Satya Nadella Avoids Monopoly Markets54:36 - Satya Nadella’s Take on AGI and Economic Growth56:35 - AI Regulation and the Role of Governments1:02:41 - How AI CEOs Balance Safety Concerns with PR Hype1:04:28 - Investor Frenzy Over AI Labs and Model Development1:05:03 - Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
Engineers & tech lovers: Join our private discord to talk about the latest developments in AI and how others are deploying these systems, head to patreon.com/svic to join our discord.We live stream every Monday and Wednesday at 12pm PST.Follow us:Threads: www.threads.net/@svicpodcastTwitter: https://x.com/svicpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/svicpodcastTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svicpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/svicpodcastSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/svicpodcastShow hosts Joe (Eng VP) and Jordan (M&A Deal Lead) worked at various companies from Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Salesforce, Slack, Carta, Splunk, Wealthfront, Adobe, and more.⏰ Time Codes:00:00 - Introduction and Opening Discussion00:57 - Impact of Global Competition on Manufacturing Jobs02:51 - Wall Street Journal's Findings on Manufacturing Towns04:08 - Balancing Economic Growth and Worker Displacement05:11 - The Psychological and Social Impact of Job Loss06:26 - Economic Growth vs. Social Stability07:54 - The Speed of Technological Change and Its Challenges09:00 - The Role of Job Retraining in a Rapidly Changing Economy
Svicpodcast.com: For Questions, Book recs, Videos, Newsletters, etc.patreon.com/svicFollow us:Threads: www.threads.net/@svicpodcastTwitter: https://x.com/svicpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/svicpodcastTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svicpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/svicpodcastSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/svicpodcastShow hosts Joe (Eng VP) and Jordan (M&A Deal Lead) worked at various companies from Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Salesforce, Slack, Carta, Splunk, Wealthfront, Adobe, and more.#ai #openai 00:00 - OpenAI Employees vs. Elon Musk00:46 - Welcome to the SVIC Podcast01:05 - Elon Musk's Unsolicited $97B Bid for OpenAI02:30 - OpenAI’s Legal and Financial Battle with Musk04:15 - The Valuation Complications and Nonprofit Structure06:00 - Musk’s Investors and Their Stakes in the Bid07:45 - Potential OpenAI and XAI Merger – Risks and Fallout09:10 - Microsoft’s Concerns Over Musk's Involvement10:30 - Legal Challenges and Government Oversight11:45 - Corporate Politics and AI Industry Power Struggles12:40 - Final Thoughts + Call to Subscribe
ideos Mentioned:Googlers React To Google Gemini Going Woke: How Google's AI Ethicists Ruined Gemini's Reputation.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CPN8gSxnDQ&ab_channel=SVICPodcastvGoogle Director reacts to All In Podcast: DOGE vs USAID, Crypto Framework, Google's $75B AI Spendhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdA190nl6TI&ab_channel=SVICPodcastGoogle Director reacts to Lex Fridman Episode on DeepSeek, China, OpenAI, NVIDIA, xAI, Stargate #459https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFVQj0fwslY&t=66s&ab_channel=SVICPodcastSvicpodcast.com: For Questions, Book recs, Videos, Newsletters, etc.patreon.com/svicFollow us:Threads: www.threads.net/@svicpodcastTwitter: https://x.com/svicpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/svicpodcastTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svicpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/svicpodcastSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/svicpodcastShow hosts Joe (Eng VP) and Jordan (M&A Deal Lead) worked at various companies from Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Salesforce, Slack, Carta, Splunk, Wealthfront, Adobe, and more.#ai #openaisora Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Opening Remarks00:08 - The Role of Immigrants in Tech Innovation00:35 - Welcome to the SVIC Podcast00:54 - JD Vance’s Speech on AI and Policy Discussion03:21 - Comparing Biden and Trump’s AI Strategies07:45 - AI Regulation: EU vs. US Approaches10:30 - Google Gemini Controversy and AI Ethics13:21 - Impact of AI Regulation on Global Competition16:15 - The Role of Venture Capital in AI Startups18:40 - Energy Demands of AI and Nuclear Power Debate22:05 - Human-in-the-Loop AI: Intuitive Surgical Example24:50 - Regulatory Capture and Innovation Trade-offs27:30 - AI’s Impact on Jobs and Workforce Adaptation30:15 - OpenAI’s Expansion into Universities33:10 - Final Thoughts on AI Policy and the Future35:40 - Upcoming Bonus Episode and Discord Meetup36:30 - Closing Remarks and Call to Action